Author Archives: Sarah Sullivan

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Hotel Lobby II

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

This sketch is a continuation of yesterday’s post, looking a little more to my right. I thought the rich deep colors of the hotel lobby seemed to cast a mood on the people sitting at that table.

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Flowers in a Hotel Lobby

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

It started to rain, so I waited with a cup of coffee in a hotel lobby in Copenhagen. As I sat there, I began to sketch the flowers on the table in front of me. I wanted to fill in … Continue reading →

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Drawing in the Glyptotek Winter Garden.

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Sitting in the Carlsberg Glyptotek cafe, I could look down into its winter garden. The large hall with its skylights and lush tropical plants is filled with a warmth that invites people to linger and appreciate. It must have been … Continue reading →

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From a Rooftop Terrace

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

After spending most of the day looking at the art exhibitions at the Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, I rested and sketched on its rooftop terrace. Other people had the same idea, including two men who sat across the way.

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The Old and the New

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

Something I enjoy about Denmark is how artifacts from different periods coexist and complement each other. This sketch shows a modern windmill and a nineteenth-century farmhouse on the island of Funen. Different versions of this theme can be seen all … Continue reading →

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Rest Break

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We stopped by the side of the road on the island of Funen in Denmark, so I could take photos and sketch a bit. I turned to come back to the car and noticed my husband solving his NYT crossword … Continue reading →

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Sunset on Samsø Island

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Sarah Sullivan

We visited Denmark’s Samsø Island for a few days of biking and hiking. On our last evening, we climbed Ballebbjerg Hill, the highest point on Samsø at 209 feet (64 meters). It was a great place to watch the sunset … Continue reading →

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